Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The Bank of England was asked to consider moving the gold bars out of its vaults so that space could be rented to a pub, during its first hearing before a parliament spending watchdog.
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Investing in gold? Go the bond way
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday announced series 5 of the sovereign gold bond scheme for this financial year.
Gold Bond Scheme 2018-19 – Series Launched, Nominal Value of the Bond is Fixed @ Rs 3,214 per gram
The new series of sovereign gold bonds opened for subscription today and will close on 18 January. The date of issuance will be 22 January.
Govt Fixes Rs 3,214 per gram Price For Next Series of Gold Bonds
“Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to offer a discount of Rs 50 per gram less than the nominal value to those investors applying online and the payment against the application is made through digital mode,” RBI said in a statement.
BlackRock Heaps Praise on Gold’s Role as a Tough Year Opens
Gold may extend gains as global growth slows, equity market volatility remains elevated and the Federal Reserve is expected to ease back on the pace of policy tightening this year, according to a BlackRock Inc. money manager, who says the Precious metal offers an effective hedge.
Made in China 2025
Neal Bhai Reports (NBR) – Made in China 2025 — Beijing’s “Made in China 2025” plan aims to transform China into an advanced manufacturing leader by targeting 10 emerging sectors including robotics, clean-energy vehicles and biotechnology.
US Markets Decline on Trade News, Dollar Climbs
Most US stocks fell on Thursday, with small caps leading declines, as trade tensions continued to weigh on financial markets. The dollar jumped after the European Central Bank sounded a cautious note on growth.
India Growth Forecast Cut by Fitch Amid RBI-Government Spat
Economic growth may become a casualty of the tug-of-war between India’s government and its central bank.
SBI Multi-Option Fixed Deposit Scheme – GSR
Among fixed deposits, customers can invest in the SBI Multi Option Fixed Deposit Scheme (MODS), Reinvestment Plan or SBI Tax Savings Scheme, 2006. SBI Multi Option Fixed Deposit Scheme (MODS) involves term or fixed deposits linked to the savings or current account of an individual.
Bonds Face Barrier in India as Banks Sell Into Every Rally
Public-sector banks have cut holdings by a net 290 billion rupees ($4 billion) this quarter, even as sovereign bonds are poised for their first quarterly advance in more than a year.